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The Nigerian striker, who joined from Ligue 1 side Montpellier earlier in the week, was introduced in the 81st minute, replacing Suso.

Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille has previously been linked with the Nigerian striker.

Unlike some of Nigeria’s traditional number nines, Akpom brings versatility to the attack. He can play as a center-forward, an attacking midfielder, or a right winger.

With the saga settled, Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso expressed satisfaction with keeping the Nigerian forward.

As Nigeria prepares for must-win qualifiers in March, every strong performance could edge Tella closer to a recall.

Napoli have rejected a €65 million bid from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis insisting the striker will only be sold for his full €75 million release clause.

Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles advancing with ease from their AFCON 2025 group.

Bayer Leverkusen sealed their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a commanding 2-0 victory over Sparta Prague at the BayArena, thanks to a goal in each half and a standout performance from Nigerian winger Nathan Tella.

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika scored his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal during Club Brugge’s clash against Manchester City, marking a milestone moment in his career despite his team’s eventual defeat.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emphasized that securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is his top priority, as Nigeria faces a challenging road to qualification following a poor start to their campaign.